Johnston and Sheridan Lead as President and Secretary
N. A. Johnston serves as president while H. H. Sheridan acts as secretary in the latest organizational roster. The filing lists these officers among others in the acting leadership.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1954
Page
4
N. A. Johnston serves as president while H. H. Sheridan acts as secretary in the latest organizational roster. The filing lists these officers among others in the acting leadership.
CHUMAH reports Mrs M Elliott was injured in an accident in Brandon and wishes her a speedy recovery.
Mrs Fox ton and Mrs Butler from Hamiota were initiated during the February Lions Ladies Legion meeting. President Mrs Russell officiated. The group will serve lunch for the Pool Elevator Association in March and participate in the Men’s Bonspiel on March 3. They plan to buy wool and cloth for fall bazaar articles and distribute them early. A social half hour preceded lunch.
Mrs Edith Lewis aged five years of 410 Lipton Street died February 15 at home. Born in Dalton Devon England she moved to Elimville Ontario then Manitoba in 1890 married Wesley Lewis in 1890 they farmed at Chumah Hamiton district retired to Winnipeg in 1920 member of Greenwood United Church survived by husband four daughters Nora Lewis T H Milne Mrs Jack Latham Mrs Harry Rudd Makinak Man and two sons Charles Sidney eleven grandchildren seven great grandchildren and three sisters Burial in St James Cemetery Winnipeg Cardale Tom Thumbs game and the Intermediate Hockey loss to Wheat King Juveniles and agricultural films shown at rink waiting room.
Cardale sent one rink to the Oak River High School spiel and secured third prize. Andrew Thompson returned from Winnipeg Friday night where he visited Billy receiving therapy. Cardale Seed Club hosted a successful whist drive and dance Friday evening with the Sewing Club serving lunch. Proceeds supported the March of Dimes.
The Women's Aid to the Hamiota District Hospital No. 7A held its February meeting in the Rest Room with President Mrs Currie presiding. Fifteen districts attended. most reported allocations accepted or paid. Mrs John Adams donated a sewing machine for hospital use, aiding mending days, with Hamiota Guild handling mending through April. A committee checked linens and kitchen equipment and ordered necessary items. Meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction.
The W A and WMS plan meetings at Mrs Taylor's home on March 10 at 2 pm. Loreen Scott visited McConnell while Leslie Milne of Winnige spent the weekend with the Milne family. The World Day of Prayer will be observed in church on March 5. East WI group cleared 36 dollars at their social last Friday with card prizes.
Mr Brown has returned home after surgery at Hamiota Hospital. Vernie Rosenberger and Jack visited Lloydminster where Rosenberger bought a grocery business and plans to leave the community soon. Mrs Rosenberger celebrated her birthday with over forty neighbors calling on Saturday. Frank Rosenberger returned home with his father. Jack Rosenberger departed for Cold Lake. Frank Turnbull and Fay won the high scores at a $500 party hosted by Mr and Mrs Murray. Mr Hawes of Beulah led a Manitoba Farmers Union meeting. Mrs McDonald of Wingham is visiting relatives. The carnival was postponed to March 6 due to prior bons. The Decker Kenton play-down second game beat Swan River at Shoal Lake. local Tam Thumbs lost to Crandall Saturday afternoon.
Leslie Dale reports from Hobart Tasmania on the Ontario in port as 3000 sailors gather for Tasmania’s 150th anniversary celebration. The Queen and Duke pass through crowds and lay a wreath at the war memorial. He praises the Queen as lovelier than photos and the Duke as handsome.
The annual 4-H tea was held on Tuesday February 20 with a flower theme. Margutite English and Connie Kirk poured tea as the hall showcased roses daffodils and other flowers. Receipts totaled 36 and organizers thanked helpers. Four sewing classes are planned for this year with groups led by Mrs Kelly Mrs Smith and others making skirts dresses hats and more.
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